Mechanical Drafters Salary in Nebraska
Mechanical Drafters in Nebraska earn a median of $61,170 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,170
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($71,550)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,150; the top 10% earn over $92,160. Nationally the range is $48,360 to $106,580.
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- Automotive Engineers$88,060 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Mechatronics Engineers$88,490 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
- Materials Engineers$98,270 median in Nebraska
Mechanical Drafters pay in Nebraska
How much do mechanical drafters make in Nebraska?
The median is $61,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,150 and the top 10% earn over $92,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for mechanical drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 47 (−15% vs. the national median of $71,550). Living costs are not included.